Job Description Summary

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for the application and interpretation of the plant/department procedures to ensure consistency/compliance with Quality Systems. The Quality Engineer II uses the Company Quality Systems to ensure overall compliance and has the knowledge necessary to apply the appropriate statistical and analytical tools. Works with variable enterprise systems/Corporate directives to support new and/or current product lines and processes. Typical assignments may include, supporting one or more instrument platforms on sustaining items such as complaints, non-conformances and day to day issues, supporting audits, actively participating on teams, ensures documentation compliance, processing of CAPAs, change controls, and deviation waivers. Frequent interaction with other functional areas such as Research and Development, Operations, etc. is routine. The Quality Engineer II may take the lead in root cause investigations for issues of moderate complexity.

Job Description

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters.    

Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborate with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and regional regulatory requirements. Key elements focus on multiple aspects of quality for product design, manufacturing (assembly and test), inspections and customer complaints throughout the product life cycle.

• Develop Device History Files and maintain in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements.

• Generate process/product quality information in the form of CTQ (Critical to Quality) indices, recommendations and solutions to emerging issues, to share with project team/operations/suppliers.

• Supports the coordinated integration of new products into Manufacturing / Operations.

• Ensures BD Diagnostic Systems divisional, departmental policies, procedures, practices and facilities are in compliance with all applicable regulatory policies.

• Understanding and coaching others on Quality Systems and procedures.

• Perform trend analysis, risk management (such as FMEA, Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree) and six sigma tools.

• Cost Center Specific:• Skilled in working in a team environment, ability to perform multiple tasks, effectively manage conflict and drive for results with minimal supervision.

• Knowledge of GLP/GMP/ISO requirements and sound understanding of the pertinent Quality System/Regulations.

• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and a statistical package required. Must have excellent communication skills.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, use of statistical tools required, and knowledge of microbiological and chemical test methods are preferred.

• Experience using statistical methods is required. Familiarity with Design Control requirements and knowledge of Medical Device Validations is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree. Typical degrees in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and/or